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ORAL MUCOSITIS (OM)
Oral mucositis (stomatitis) is a severe adverse complication of cancer treatments. OM is an inflammatory reaction of the mucous lining of the upper gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the bowels, which is characterized by painful ulcerations of the mouth, lips, throat & digestive tract lining. The NIH> National Library of Medicine statistics: = 40% Chemo & 80% Radiation
Causing: Agonizing Mouth Pain; Nutritional Deficiencies; Increased Antibiotic/Opioid Usage; Suspension of Treatments; Costly Supportive Care; Caretakers Well-Being; Detrimental Economic Burden and Increased Death Rate
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